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This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the state of green bonds and sustainable infrastructure in New Zealand as of August 2019. It details the country's climate policy landscape, the growth of its green debt market, and identifies investment opportunities across five key sectors: renewable energy, low-carbon transport, sustainable water management, sustainable waste management, and green buildings.

Hanwha Energy Holdings USA issued a 3-year green bond on July 30, 2019, to finance solar energy production units and related infrastructure. The issuer, a subsidiary of the South Korean Hanwha Group, committed to annual allocation and impact reporting, tracking metrics such as CO2 reduction and renewable energy capacity.

This fact sheet details a CHF 200 million green bond issued by BKW Group on July 29, 2019, marking the first utility issuer in Switzerland to do so. The bond, with a maturity date of July 29, 2027, is used to finance renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings, and terrestrial biodiversity conservation, with current allocations focused on hydro and wind power plants.

This fact sheet details the issuance of a MYR470m (USD115m) green Sukuk by Telekosang Hydro One Sdn Bhd on July 15, 2019, to fund the construction of a 24MW run-of-the-river hydro plant in Malaysia.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a BRL 1.294 billion (USD 343 million) green bond issued by Neoenergia, a subsidiary of Iberdrola in Brazil, on July 23, 2019.

This fact sheet details a USD 453 million green bond issued by A2A SpA on July 2, 2019, with a 10-year tenor maturing in 2029. The bond is intended to finance or refinance projects across circular economy, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable mobility, while explicitly excluding fossil or nuclear energy generation.

This fact sheet details a SEK 1bn (USD 107.8m) green bond issued by Electrolux on March 27, 2019, with a five-year tenor maturing on March 27, 2024. The bond is a senior unsecured instrument intended to finance projects across energy, buildings, waste management, and industrial processes, aligned with the company's sustainability promises.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) analyzes employment trends in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience, focusing on the United States and global leaders. It utilizes data from the 2019 U.S. Energy Employment Report (USEER) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to quantify jobs across various green technology sectors.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 150 million private placement green bond issued by China Banking Corp on October 19, 2018, to finance climate-related projects in the Philippines.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet describes a EUR 500 million (USD 570 million) green bond issued by Vattenfall AB on June 24, 2019, with a maturity date of June 24, 2026.

This report examines the role of the hydrocarbon sector in Mexico's energy transition, analyzing fiscal contributions from the extraction and consumption of fossil fuels and identifying opportunities to accelerate the shift toward renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Etrion Corporation issued a JPY16.7bn green loan on July 2, 2019, to finance the 45MW Niigata solar project in Japan. This marks the first green loan for renewable energy in Japan. The project is expected to be operational by Q4 2021, producing 47GWh annually for over 13,000 households, supported by an 18-year power purchase agreement with Tohoku.

This fact sheet provides a comprehensive overview of employment statistics in the renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience sectors, focusing primarily on the United States while providing global comparisons. It utilizes data from various sources, including the U.S. Energy Employment Report (USEER) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), to detail job growth, sectoral distributions, and the challenges of quantifying emerging fields like climate adaptation.

This report by Sandbag analyzes the significant decline in coal-fired electricity generation across the European Union during the first half of 2019, attributing the collapse to the rise of renewables, carbon pricing driving a switch to natural gas, and plant closures.

This report, produced by the South African Civil Society Working Group on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, provides a 'Citizens’ Report' to offer an alternative perspective to the government's Voluntary National Review (VNR). It evaluates South Africa's progress on six specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Quality Education (Goal 4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (Goal 8), Reduced Inequalities (Goal 10), Climate Action (Goal 13), Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (Goal 16), and Partnerships for the Goals (Goal 17). The report generally finds that while South Africa possesses strong policy and legal frameworks aligned with the 2030 Agenda, there is a significant gap in implementation, public awareness, and the inclusion of civil society in the monitoring and review processes.

This briefing tracks coal subsidies in India for 2016-2017 and reports that while subsidies for renewable energy and electric vehicles more than doubled in FY 2022, fossil fuel support remains four times higher than clean energy support.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by BayWa AG on June 26, 2019, to finance and refinance renewable energy projects.

This briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) examines the challenges and pitfalls associated with relying on private sector investment to bridge Africa's infrastructure financing deficit. It argues that while private capital is often promoted for its speed and lack of conditionalities, it is significantly more expensive, risk-averse, and less focused on development outcomes than public or multilateral funding. The document recommends that African policymakers strengthen domestic capacity and strategically use public funds for social infrastructure and project preparation to enhance regional agency.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 100 million private placement green bond issued by Banco Galicia on June 1, 2018, which marked the first corporate green bond issuance in Argentina.

This fact sheet details a USD 400 million green bond issued by Consorcio Transmantaro S.A. on April 16, 2019, to finance energy transmission infrastructure in Peru.